PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESEARCH EMPHASIS AREAS
NIH GUIDE, Volume 25, Number 12, April 19, 1996
P.T. 34
Keywords:
Biomedical Research, Multidiscipl
Grants Administration/Policy+
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is
increasing the use of Program Announcements (PAs) to inform the
scientific community of its current areas of research emphasis.
Research emphasis areas warrant expanded support based on scientific
need and opportunity, public health importance, and/or legislative
mandate. These emphasis areas are developed jointly with the
scientific, medical, and public health communities and with the
concurrence of the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Council. In addition, fewer Requests for Applications (RFAs) will be
issued. As a result, more funds will be devoted to support of
investigator-initiated research projects. Program Announcements
offer the advantages of multiple receipt dates with fewer
administrative requirements for applicants.
A specific amount of funds will not be set-aside for award of grants
under each PA. This is being done for two reasons: (1) NIAID does
not know what its appropriations (budget) will be in Fiscal Years
1997 and beyond; and (2) NIAID cannot accurately predict the number
of applications that will be submitted in response to each PA or the
scientific merit of those applications. Scientifically meritorious
applications determined by NIAID to be responsive to our Program
Announcements will be given special consideration for funding
including the award of grants beyond the established NIAID percentile
or priority score paylines.
Each NIAID Program Announcement identifies staff contacts who can
answer questions from potential applicants concerning their
eligibility to apply and the types of research responsive to the
purpose and scope of the Program Announcement. POTENTIAL APPLICANTS
ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT NIAID STAFF BEFORE PREPARATION OF
A GRANT APPLICATION.
This action results from recommendations of the National Advisory
Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council and advice from broad cross-
sections of the scientific community.
INQUIRIES
NIAID's Program Announcements are published in the NIH Guide for
Grants and Contracts and are available via the Internet through the
NIH Home Page at http://www.nih.gov. NIAID's Program Announcements
are also available from NIAID staff and from the NIAID Division of
Extramural Activities at:
Office of the Director
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Solar Building, Room 3C20
Bethesda, MD 20892-7610
Telephone: (301) 496-7291
FAX: (301) 402-0369
Email: ac20a@nih.gov
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